Graduate Certificate in Music Production at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

A 12-credit certificate building foundational skills in audio recording, sound design and music production using digital audio workstations, microphones and mixing consoles. It complements degrees in music, theatre, journalism and related fields and is open to students from other disciplines.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Required: Introduction to Music Technology, Audio Recording Techniques, Music Production and Mixing, and Live Sound Reinforcement (2 credits each). Four elective credits from options such as Introduction to Electronic Music, Digital Synthesis, Analysis of Video Game Music and Principles of Arts Entrepreneurship.

Career pathways

Entry-level roles in music production, live sound, broadcast and media industries, and entrepreneurial work in the creative arts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Missouri Graduate School (applies to all graduate programmes): a qualifying bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework for degree-seeking applicants. Individual programmes set their own additional criteria and deadlines. Completion requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and no grade lower than C-.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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